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Steak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Lamb leg different?

  • Steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Zinc 27% more than Lamb leg.
  • Steak contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg. Steak contains 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb leg contains 0.15mg.
  • Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Steak
5
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +91%
Contains more Selenium +53.6%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Sodium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +91%
Contains more Selenium +53.6%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Sodium - 56

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Steak
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
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Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +29.6%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Lamb leg
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Lamb leg Opinion
Protein 24.85g 17.91g Steak
Fats 19.02g 17.07g Steak
Calories 271kcal 230kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 9mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1.66mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 170mg Lamb leg
Potassium 279mg 249mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 6.34mg 3.32mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 31.8µg 20.7µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.23mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.15mg Steak
Folate 6µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.209mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.767mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.864mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.393mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.582mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.46mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.729mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.967mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.567mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 8.443g 7.43g Lamb leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 7g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.35g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Lamb leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Steak
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.